Barnaby Wills

Barnaby Wills uses painting and mixed media to re-assemble images and abstractions to help reflect aspects of the world that surrounds us. He works on oil paintings that are based upon abstract constructions of shapes with bold colour sequences. The work helps the viewer understand a visual language that references nuances from abstract painting and pattern design. The paintings offer a view into a whole world of inter-connected shapes that use both curved and straight lines, helping to enliven interest and impact. When exploring themes and concepts he often frees himself from limitations and explores different possibilities for one work, or a series of works.
Taking care of the preparation for the creative process, the artist considers ideas surrounding geographical exploration and discovery. He investigates imagery that may communicate and relate to the viewer, and he explores practical elements to painting and draughtsmanship, leaning towards a stimulating process.
Wills has exhibited around the UK and graduated from the Fine Arts course at The University of the West of England in Bristol.

Ba hons Fine Art from the University of the West of England
Foundation in Art and Design, Norwich School of Art and Design

Solo Exhibitions

2023 Submergence, Anteros Main Gallery, Norwich
2018 Purpose and Position, Surface Gallery, Nottingham
2017 The Mariner’s Help Desk, Anteros Gallery, Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich
2015 Count me in, Anteros Gallery, Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich

Group Exhibitions

2024 Group exhibition, S B Art Gallery, London
2024 Wave, virtual exhibition, The Holy Art Gallery, London
2022 Epitome, The Holy Art Gallery, London
2021 The Empire of the Sun, La Fenice Art Gallery, Hong Kong
2021 Threshold 2021, D Contemporary Gallery, London
2021 New Era, virtual exhibition Art Number 23 Gallery, London
2021 Rebirth, virtual exhibition The Holy Art Gallery, London
2019 Chester Art Fair, Wildfire Gallery (stand) Chester
2019 Wildfire Brighton,Wildfire Gallery, Brighton
2019 For the love of art, Elizabeth James Gallery, London
2017 Electric Open,Electric Picture House, Arts Co-operative, Congleton, Cheshire
2015 Convergence 15, Stew Gallery, Norwich
2014 Una Group Show II, Una Gallery, Fabric Warehouse, Norwich
2014 Electric Open Electric Picture House, Arts Co-operative, Congleton, Cheshire
2014 A letter in mind, from the National Brain Appeal, Oxo Tower Gallery, London
2014 Convergence, Stew Gallery, Norwich
2009 Art Belo...